bar·ber's itch (bär b rz)n. 1. Inflammation of the hair follicles of skin that has been shaved, usually caused by a staphylococcal infection. Also called sycosis barbae. 2. Inflammation of the hair follicles in a shaved area of the face and neck caused by a fungus; ringworm of the beard. Also called tinea barbae. |
barber's itch, rash
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(Medicine / Pathology) any of various fungal infections of the bearded portion of the neck and face Technical name tinea barbae
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| Noun | 1. | barber's itch - fungal infection of the face and neck |
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